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Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA

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Overview

This document is a checklist for the Cessna 182 VH-PSA, detailing the normal procedures for pre-flight, engine start, takeoff, landing, and emergency situations. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary steps are completed for safe operation.

  • Pre-flight checks must be completed as per POH.
  • Engine starting requires specific throttle and mixture settings.
  • Emergency procedures include specific airspeeds for various scenarios.
  • Cabin doors and windows must be closed before engine start.
  • Flaps should be set to 0º - 20º before takeoff.
  • Post-landing checks include securing the aircraft and shutting down systems.
  • Fuel selector should be set to both during pre-flight.
  • Safety briefings for passengers are mandatory.

Document

Source

Originally published by com.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
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Checklist
Year
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2024
File size
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1.2 MB
Publisher
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com.au
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

Extracted from this document.

Performance

Max crosswind (kt)
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15
Best glide speed (kt)
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70
Stall speed clean (kt)
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49
Stall speed flaps (kt)
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43

V-speeds

VNE_KIAS
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176
VFE_10_DEG_KIAS
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140
VA_1950_LBS_KIAS
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89
VA_2450_LBS_KIAS
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100
VA_2950_LBS_KIAS
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110
VFE_10_40_DEG_KIAS
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95
About this document
What is the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA?

The Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA is a checklist for the CESSNA T182 T, dated 2024.

Where does the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA come from?

This copy of the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA was originally published by com.au and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA published?

The Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 182 VH-PSA — the CESSNA T182 T checklist on file — is dated 2024.

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In this document

Pre-Flight Checks

Includes checks for control locks, fuel quantity, baggage door security, and flight controls.

Starting Engine

Details the steps for engine start, including mixture, throttle, and ignition procedures.

Before Takeoff

Checklist for ensuring fuel selection, lights, altimeter, and engine parameters are correct.

Emergency Procedures

Outlines actions for engine failure, emergency landings, and ditching.

Shutdown/Securing

Steps for safely shutting down the aircraft after landing.

Passenger Manifest

Space for recording passenger details as per regulations.

Safety notes

  • If oil pressure is not indicated within 30 seconds, shut off and investigate.
  • Ensure cabin doors are closed before starting the engine.
  • In case of engine failure after takeoff, consider a return to land if above 700 ft.
  • For ditching, ensure cabin doors are unlatched prior to touchdown.
  • Secure or jettison heavy objects in the baggage area before emergency procedures.

Full document text

AIRCRAFT NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 182 VH-PSA AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST V1.0 March 2024 Page 1 PRESTART BEFORE TAKE OFF AT RUNUP BAY Control wheel lock…………………….REMOVE Ignition switch…………………………….....OFF Master switch…………………………………ON Fuel quantity indicators…..CHECK QUANTITY Master switch.............................................OFF Fuel selector valve..................................BOTH Baggage door Check for security lock with Key Pre-Flight ……….……..Completed as per POH Maintenance release….….checked and signed Flight times.……………….…………..Recorded Flight controls …………..……..free and correct Seats, belts, Shoulder Harnesses…..ADJUST Fuel Valve………………………………...BOTH Passenger………………BRIEF (S.A.F.E.T.Y) Radios, Autopilot, electrical equipment….OFF Brakes …………………………..Test and SET Cowl Flaps ………………………………..OPEN (Move Lever out of locking hole to reposition) Circuit Breakers………………...……CHECK IN STARTING ENGINE Mixture………………………………………RICH Propellor…………………………,….HIGH RPM Carburettor………………………………...COLD Throttle………….….……………OPEN ½ INCH Prime …………………………...AS REQUIRED Master switch…………………………………ON Beacon lights……………..….……………….ON Check area visually………….”CLEAR PROP!” Ignition Starter……………….............…START • Cabin Doors windows………………CLOSED • Elevator & Rudder Trim …………...TAKEOFF • Flight instruments……………………….…SET • HDG/TRK………………..Set to runway QDM • Radios……………………………………….SET • Autopilot ……………………………………OFF • Fuel Selector…………..….…………..…BOTH • Parking Brake..…..………………………...SET • Mixture…………………………………… • Check area all clear behind • OIL PRESS …………….…....GREEN CHECK • Throttle……………….…….. …..….1700 RPM • Magnetos check RPM drop…..……………L/R o (150 Max drop 50 max Differential) • Propellor cycle high to low return to high rpm • Carburettor heat ……...CHECK RPM DROP • Engine instruments and ammeter……CHECK • Suction guage…………………. …..….CHECK • Throttle….................check idle then 1000 rpm • Throttle friction lock…………………..ADJUST • Wing flaps set…………………………..0º - 20º • Flight controls …..…….……..free and correct • Pre take off safety brief………….COMPLETE BEFORE ENTERING RUNWAY • F……………..Fuel selected BOTH / Flaps set • L…………………..……………… All Lights on • A……………….. ….Altimeter baro set correct • R..Radio Freq correct / Radar transponder on • E……………...Engine T’s & P’s / Exits locked AFTERSTART AFTER TAKEOFF Oil pressure…Within 30 sec CHECK NORMAL If no indication shut off and investigate • Throttle…………….…………1000 RPM • Volts / Amps………………….…Positive • Avionics switch……..…………..…...ON • Flaps………………………………..…UP • Intercom / RADIO….CHECK VOLUME • Transponder check........................1200 • Altimeter BARO……………………SET • 300 Ft flaps up • Temperature and pressure check BEFORE LANDING • B – Brakes checked pressure park brake off • U – Undercarriage down • M - Magnetos • P- Prop SET high RPM • F – Fuel sufficient / on both • I – Instruments Green range • S – Switches (as required) • C – Carburettor heat on / Cowl flaps closed • H – Hatches, seatbelts,and harnesses secure PRE-TAXI CHECK AFTER LANDING CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY • DISCUSS: o Taxi plan runway and route o THREATS o ERRORS o DEPARTURE PLAN AND NOTAMS • RADIO CHECK / TAXI CALL…GIVEN • Move and check brakes • Toe Brakes………………………………..Hold • Clear of runway…………………….. radio call • Identify flaps ……………………and select up • Cowl Flap……………………………….…open • NAV / landing lights………………………... off SHUTDOWN / SECURING • Throttle …………………………………..….idle • Avionics………………………………………off • Mixture…………………...…….IDLE CUT OFF • Ignition switch …..…………...off key removed • MASTER SWITCH………………………..OFF • FUEL SELECTOR……………RIGHT TANK AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CHECKLIST VH-PSA (REFER TO POH FOR MORE COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLISTS EMERGENCY CHECKLIST 1.0 March 2024 ** Memory checks given in Italic blue Page 2 AIRSPEEDS EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER • BEST GLIDE……………………70 Kts • STALL CLEAN .………………..49 Kts • STALL WITH FLAP….…………43 Kts • Va(Maneuvering)…2950 Lbs…110 kias 2450 Lbs…100 kias 1950 Lbs..…89 kias • Vne ( Never exceed )…….……176 kias • Vmax Crosswind Demonstrated..15 Kts • Vfe…………………. 10º………140 kias 10º-40º……95 kias • Vmax window open……………176 kias TAKE OFF SAFETY BRIEF ENGINE FIRE INFLIGHT If anything should happen prior to lift off I WILL close the throttle apply brakes and stop. If I have an engine failure after lift off with sufficient runway remaining I WILL close the throttle, lower the nose and land straight ahead. With insufficient runway remaining I WILL Close the throttle pick an area 15-20° either side of the nose and make an off field landing. If I have an engine failure above 700 ft I will consider a return to land on the opposite runway. • MIXTURE---------------------IDLE CUT OFF • FUEL SELECTOR------------------------OFF • MASTER SWITCH------------------------OFF • CABIN HEAT AND AIR------------------OFF (EXCEPT OVERHEAD VENTS) • AIRSPEED 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase the glide speed to find and airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture) • FORCED LANDING --------------EXECUTE ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER • THROTTLE IDLE / CLOSED • BRAKES APPLY • WING FLAPS RETRACT • MIXTURE…..IDLE CUT OFF • IGNITION SWITCH …..OFF • WING FLAPS…………….…………… 20° • AIRSPEED…………………..……65 KIAS • SELECTED FIELD…………...FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed. • RADIO AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHES OFF • WING FLAPS 40º ( ON FINAL APPROACH) • FINAL APPROACH SPEED…… 65 kIAS • MASTER SWITCH…………………. OFF • DOORS ..UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN • TOUCHDOWN……SLIGHTY TAIL LOW • IGNITION SWITHCES……………….OFF • BRAKES……………….APPLY HEAVILY ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF • FLY THE AIRCRAFT AIRSPEED; 70 KIAS (flaps up) 65 KIAS (flaps down) • MIXTURE ………IDLE CUT OFF IF time permits: • FUEL SELECTOR VALVE ………….OFF • IGNITION SWITCH………………..… OFF • WING FLAPS AS REQUIRED…….…..40° • MASTER SWITCH……………………. OFF EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER DITCHING • FLY THE AIRCRAFT AIRSPEED; 70 KIAS (flaps up) 65 KIAS (flaps down) • MIXTURE ………………….…IDLE CUT OFF

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IF time permits: • FUEL SELECTOR VALVE ………….….OFF • IGNITION SWITCH……………………… OFF • WING FLAPS AS REQUIRED…….……..40° • MASTER SWITCH……………………... OFF • DOORS UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN • TOUCHDOWN ………SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW • BRAKES…………………….APPLY HEAVILY • TRANSMIT MAYDAY SQUAWK 7700 • HEAVY OBJECTS (IN BAGGAGE AREA).. SECURE OR JETTISON • WING FLAPS 20º OR 40º • POWER 300 FT/MIN DESC AT 60 KIAS • APPROACH—HIGH WIND, HEAVY SEA—INTO WINDS • LIGHT WINDS, HEAVY SWELLS – PARALLEL TO SWELLS. • CABIN DOORS—UNLATCH • TOUCHDOWN LEVEL ATTITUDE • FACE – CUSHION AT TOUCHDOWN • EVACUATE THROUGH CABIN DOORS ONCE CLEAR INFLATE LIFE VESTS AIRCRAFT NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 182 VH-PSA AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST V1.0 March 2024 Page 3 Passenger manifest (CASR 135.090; 133.080) Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest 1862.4 63.6 CESSNA 182P VH-PSA AIRCRAFT NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 182 VH-PSA AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST V1.0 March 2024 Page 4